Dithiocarbamate-functionalized dendrimers as ligands for metal complexes

Research was conducted to examine the hypothesis that dithiocarbamate-functionalized dendrimers act as ligands for metal complexes. The methodology used was based on the use of the well-known and well-characterized poly(amido)amine dendrimers to provide the structural framework for the molecules. Results demonstrate the synthesis of dithiocarbamate-terminated dendrimers and their subsequent reactions to form ruthenium dithiocarbamate complexes.